Monsignor Appointed to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish

Most recently a pastor at St. Peter of Alcantara parish in Port Washington, N.Y., Father Picciano—who was named a monsignor in 1996—is getting used to his position as pastor and the only priest in his new parish.

He described the community as welcoming and energetic.

“There’s lots of life here,” he said. “A great amount of people are involved in the parish community. There’s a stewardship mentality of giving their time and talent.”

Msgr. Picciano was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. and raised in Laurelton, N.Y. and New Hyde Park, N.Y., where a priest from Notre Dame parish and a nun from his school first piqued his interest in serving God’s people.

He attended St. Pius X Preparatory Seminary in Uniondale, N.Y., which closed in 1984, and Our Lady of Angels Seminary in Albany, N.Y. The latter was affiliated with Niagara University, where Msgr. Picciano earned his bachelor’s degree in philosophy and his master’s degree in divinity.

He was ordained a priest May 29, 1971 by Bishop Walter Kellenberg.

Msgr. Picciano served as associate pastor of St. Anthony of Padua parish in East Northport, N.Y., St. Aidan parish in Williston Park, N.Y. and St. Agnes Cathedral parish here. He was pastor of St. James parish in Seaford, N.Y. from 1988 to 2000.

Msgr. Picciano also serves as chaplain for the Nassau County Police Chiefs Association.

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